Partain Illiteracy in America Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and use printed information in daily activities at home at work and in the community Families and Communities ID: 312065
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Courtney Partain
Illiteracy in America Slide2
“Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and use printed information in daily activities at home, at work, and in the community..” Slide3
Families and Communities
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Approximately 50% of Americans read so poorly that they are unable to perform simple tasks such as reading prescription drug
labels”
Intergenerational Illiteracy Slide4
America’s Future
What are the costs?
Poverty
Unemployment
Homeless
Government Aid
Tax payers
Social Services Slide5
Decreasing Illiteracy
Solutions
Recognize the importance
of education
Inform and enlighten citizens
Programs for mass illiteracy
School tutoring
Something we can make an impact in… Slide6